An overview of the C4 model, including main and supplementary diagram types.  After the introduction, we then compare of modelling vs diagrams and show examples of these with Structurizr.

Software Diagrams - C4 Models with Structurizr

Introduction to PlantUML and Mermaid.  We look at how to set these up and compare the differences for all major diagram types.

Software Diagrams - Plant UML vs Mermaid

Reference article covering: installation and setup, variables, parameters, inputs/outputs, arrays, hashtables, flow control, loops, functions, debugging, error handling, filtering, sorting, projecting, formatting, and the help system.

Introduction to PowerShell Scripting

An experiment to see if we can run Optimizely CMS on WSL2/Ubuntu with .NET 5.  SQL Server will also run on Ubuntu via Docker containers.

Running Optimizely (EPiServer) CMS on Ubuntu with .NET 5

Deep dive into Bicep templates including expressions, template logic, and ARM template decompilation, modules and best practices.

Bicep - Part 2: Advanced Concepts and Features

In this blog post, we will dive deep into the realm of aggregate creation and explore various patterns that can elevate your mastery of this crucial aspect of DDD. We will uncover the principles and techniques that empower you to design aggregates that are expressive, cohesive, and well-aligned with your domain's intricacies.

Domain Driven Design: Patterns for Aggregate Creation Mastery

In the world of software development, Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) are indispensable for capturing and communicating crucial architectural choices throughout a project's lifecycle. This blog post explores the significance of ADRs, emphasizing their role in providing historical context, promoting transparency and accountability, facilitating collaboration, and enabling informed decision-making. It also offers practical insights on creating and maintaining ADRs effectively. By embracing ADRs, software development teams can enhance project clarity, foster collaboration, and make more informed decisions, leading to successful and resilient projects.

Demystifying Architectural Decision Records: Why Every Project Needs Them

Deploying a Function App to Azure using Bit Bucket Pipelines, the Azure CLI and Bicep templates.  This article looks into the problems I faced and the solutions I found to overcome them.

Bit Bucket Pipelines - Part 4: Deploying a Function App to Azure with Bicep

Recently I migrated Dan Does Code from Gatsby to Next.js.  This has given me several new features and capabilities that I didn't previously have.

Migrating from Gatsby to Next.js

The Entity Framework Sandbox Template provides a dotnet CLI command to get you up and running fast with EF7, several entities, and a populated database.

Entity Framework Sandbox Template

Automate Creating Azure Resources with Bicep.

Bicep - Part 1: Introduction to Automating Azure Resource Creation

C# 9.0 New Features include records, top-level programs, init properties, pattern matching enhancements, source generators and more.

C# 9.0 New Features

Deploying a React application as a static web site in Azure Blob Storage.

Bit Bucket Pipelines - Part 3: Deploying a React app to Azure Blob Storage

Packaging and deploying an ASP.NET Core website to an Azure Web App using Bit Bucket Pipelines.

Bit Bucket Pipelines - Part 2: Deploying ASP.NET Core to an Azure Web App

Building and testing ASP.NET Core code using Bit Bucket Pipelines.

Bit Bucket Pipelines - Part 1: Building and Testing ASP.NET Core

dotnet cli  templates for creating commands and queries in clean architecture.

Clean Architecture - Command and Query Templates

An introduction to Clean Architecture, along with a comparison to the traditional N-Tier architecture.

All Posts

Software Diagrams - C4 Models with Structurizr

Software Diagrams - Plant UML vs Mermaid

Introduction to PowerShell Scripting

Running Optimizely (EPiServer) CMS on Ubuntu with .NET 5

Bicep - Part 2: Advanced Concepts and Features